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D -- Spectrum Systems Starbase Support

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The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force's 55th Contracting Squadron supporting USSTRATCOM, plans to award a sole-source purchase order for the annual renewal of technical and version upgrade support for StarTeam Universal and Enterprise Servers, along with client maintenance support. This contract covers the period from October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004. Following market research, Spectrum Systems Inc., located in Fairfax, Virginia, is identified as the sole responsible source due to its proprietary rights linked to encryption algorithms, source code, data formats, design documents, and installed software. These proprietary rights restrict competition under the Federal Acquisition Regulation to ensure continued support and maintenance of previously installed software crucial to USSTRATCOM operations at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. A formal justification for limiting competition has been approved, so no solicitation will be issued, though interested parties may express interest or submit proposals. This procurement is designated as an FY 2004 requirement; however, funds for this contract have not yet been appropriated. Price quotations are to be submitted by October 3, 2003, via fax or email to the contracting officer, with no telephone inquiries accepted. The decision not to compete this procurement is at the sole discretion of the government, emphasizing the necessity to maintain uninterrupted technical support for these critical systems under Spectrum Systems’ proprietary control.

General Info

USAF sole-source contract to Spectrum Systems for StarTeam support, October 2003-September 2004.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4600 55 Cons Pkp

NAICS

518210 - Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

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Timeline

PostedSep 30

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4600 55 Cons Pkp

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4600 55 Cons Pkp

Office AddressOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Department Of Defense (DOD), United States Air Force, 55th Contracting Squadron in support of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) intends to award a commercial based purchase order on a sole source basis in accordance with Subpart 6.302-1 (a) (2) (ii), for the annual renewal of the Technical and Version upgrade support for the StarTeam Universal and Enterprise Servers and client maintenance support for the period 1 Oct 2003 through 30 Sep 2004. Market research has revealed only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The continued use of the Star Base products and technical support is to be provided to USSTRATCOM, J6312, Offutt AFB, NE. SPECTRUM SYSTEMS INC., 11320 Random Hills Road, Suite 630, Fairfax Va 22030 +1 (555) 000-0000, is considered to be sole source for the above-mentioned services and service products. A determination not to compete is based on Spectrums proprietary rights on encryption algorithms, source code, data formats, design documents and installed software which is restricted in accordance with FAR 52.227-19 Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights (Jun 1987). A justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared and approved in support of this acquisition; therefore no solicitation will result from this announcement. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement or submit proposals. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement on responses to this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. All price quotations may be submitted to Mr. Eleazar Inungaray, not later than 1600 CST, Oct 03, 2003. Price quotations may be sent via fax to +1 (555) 000-0000, or by e-mail to contact@example.gov. Not telephone requests will be honored. THIS REQUIREMENT IS AN FY 04 REQUIREMENT. FUNDS HAVE NOT BEEN APPROPRIATED FOR THIS REQUIREMENT.